Lola Young Cancels All Upcoming Shows
The Unseen Burden: Lola Young‘s Brave Pause for Health
NEW YORK, NY – the spotlight can be a heavy thing, and for british pop singer-songwriter Lola Young, its weight became tragically clear this past Saturday, September 27. While performing at the All Things Go festival at New York’s forest Hills Stadium, Young collapsed onstage, a stark and public manifestation of the private battles she has long fought. In the wake of this alarming incident, Young has announced a necessary, albeit heartbreaking, decision: she is stepping away from music to prioritize her health.
“I’m going away for a while,” Young shared in a candid statement on social media, her words echoing the profound difficulty of her choice.”It pains me to say I have to cancel everything for the foreseeable future.”
Her message, imbued with a raw vulnerability, extended directly to her fans: “Thank you for all the love and support. I’m so sorry to let anyone down who has bought a ticket to see me,it hurts me more than you no. Obviously you will be entitled to a full refund. I really hope you’ll give me a second chance once I’ve had some time to work on myself and come back stronger. Love you all, Lola x”
this isn’t an isolated incident, but rather the latest chapter in Young’s ongoing, brave transparency about her health struggles. Over the years, she has openly discussed diagnoses including ADHD and schizoaffective disorder. the pressures of her burgeoning career, coupled with these personal challenges, led to a 2024 rehab stay to treat cocaine addiction.
The signs of strain were evident even before her collapse at Forest Hills. Prior to the all Things go festival, Young had pulled out of Audacy’s We Can Survive Concert in Newark, citing mental health concerns. Earlier this year, during her debut Coachella performance, she vomited onstage, an incident she later attributed to nerves. These moments, once seen as isolated events, now paint a clearer picture of an artist grappling with immense internal and external pressures.
Lola Young’s journey into music began early, writing and recording as a teenager. her talent quickly garnered attention, leading to appearances on competition shows like Open Mic UK and Got What It takes? in England.Last year,her single “Messy,” from her sophomore album This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway,became a massive success,topping the UK Singles Chart for four weeks. Her third studio album, I’m Only F**king Myself, was released just this past June.
Her rapid ascent to fame, while a testament to her undeniable talent, has clearly come at a significant personal cost. Lola Young’s decision to step back is a powerful, people-first reminder that behind every hit song and every dazzling performance is a human being, susceptible to the same vulnerabilities as anyone else. In an industry that often demands relentless output, her choice to prioritize her well-being is not a failure, but an act of profound strength and self-preservation.
We stand with Lola Young, wishing her peace, healing, and the space she needs to truly “work on myself and come back stronger.” Her honesty serves as a vital message to us all: health, both mental and physical, must always come first.